Clearly presented and readily clinically applicable in general practice.

Dr Gregory Christian (6 Feb 2018)

Simple and very informative!!

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Description

Feline myocardial disease is prevalent in the domestic cat and historically has been underdiagnosed due to the limitations of available diagnostics to detect occult disease. In this lecture we will discuss the utility of available diagnostic tools to detect occult feline myocardial disease and highlight the shortfalls of historic screening methods. Review of the surprising diversity of feline myocardial disease and the importance of echocardiographic diagnosis to guide therapy will also be discussed.

Objectives

Objective 1

Assess the current understanding of the prevalence of feline myocardial disease

Briefly review the diversity of myocardial disease and widely diverging approaches to medical management
– Highlight the importance of detection of affected individuals in order to manage appropriately and optimize outcomes

Dr. Peckens earned his bachelor's degree in biology from St. Mary's College of Maryland and subsequently graduated with honors from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a rotating emergency/specialty medicine internship with SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency and then went on to practice as an emergency clinician at the Animal Emergency and Critical Care Associates at The LifeCentre of Leesburg, VA prior to joining and completing his residency with CVCA – Cardiac Care for Pets. Currently he is a practicing cardiologist with CVCA and acting resident mentor. Dr. Peckens' professional interests include the early detection and treatment of feline cardiomyopathy, diastology, and minimally invasive interventional catheterization procedures.

Current Accreditations

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Clearly presented and readily clinically applicable in general practice.

Dr Gregory Christian (6 Feb 2018)

Simple and very informative!!

Dr Glenys Hughes (31 Dec 2017)

I enjoyed this webinar and came away with good information. It would have been helpful to have a pointer in use while discussing ultrasound pics, though.

Dr Tami Groberg Hinkley DVM (29 Aug 2017)

Great course-but just like everyone else, I cannot download my certificate.

Ronald Raymer (28 Mar 2018)

must look into these snap tests

Kayleigh McKinley (26 Aug 2017)

Great course but I am unable to download my certificate because I cannot complete the evaluation statement below. The website will not allow me to enter information into the license number box, so I am unable to continue.
If you have any suggestions to help with this I would be very grateful.
Kayleigh McKinley

Dr Tasha Kean (26 Aug 2017)

Same problem as others - please fix the error with the license block number so we can download our certificates

Lauren Dempsey (25 Jan 2018)

Good lecture. Very focused on BNP's use as a diagnostic tool.

Heather Allen (24 Aug 2017)

I too am unable to complete the evaluation due to the license # block not open for input.

Serena Caunce (23 Aug 2017)

I was unable to complete the evaluation as the license # block is grey and will not receive input.

Shawn McCorkle (21 Dec 2017)

Was very informative and helpful. Thanks

Dr Steven Krome DVM (14 Apr 2018)

Very good lecture. Informative and good for discussion of options

Sarah Grote (13 Jan 2018)

Good information on feline heart disease and testing.

Ms Michelle Damon (11 Feb 2018)

Very informative, interesting lecture!

Jay Vick (10 Jun 2018)

This has been a great review highlighing how to navigate thru difficult findings with the tools that we have.